Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Not Receiving Oral Anticoagulants - Korean Nationwide Population-Based Study

摘要

Background: Atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia, is associated with an elevated thromboembolic risk, including ischemic stroke. Guidelines recommend the stratification of individual stroke risk and tailored antithrombotic therapy. This study investigated the demographics, comorbidities, and prognosis of non-valvular AF (NVAF) in Korean patients.